Lab Reports are due at the beginning of the formal lab period immediately following
completion of an experiment. For example, if you need extra time and complete an
experiment on March 27, the report is due on April 1. If the experiment was completed on
March 25, it is due April 1. Lab reports must be typed, double spaced and be not more than
10 pages in length, all inclusive.

Present the theory related to the experiment and state the purpose of the experiment.

Experimental:

Describe the experimental procedure. Reference the lab text as appropriate.

Data and Observations:

Include all data tables, observations, chromatograms and spectra. Present observations
in paragraph form. DO NOT explain data and observations here - just state them.

Results and Discussion:

Present any calculation results in tabular from and discuss them. In an appendix, show
a sample calculation for each type of calculation that is performed. State and discuss the
results in words. Discuss the observations and give reasons as to why they occurred.
Discuss the data in terms of the theory you presented in the introduction. does the data
support the theory? Why or why not? Discuss sources of error and how these affect the
results. If literature values are available, how do your results compare? Based on error
analysis, discuss the precision and accuracy of the measurements and how these could be
improved.

Conclusions:

In a brief paragraph, state the main points of the experiment.

Reference :

Reference at least one article or text other than those directly connected with this
course, either the instructors, textbook, or reserve materials.